The Chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Lagos State chapter, Bishop Stephen Adegbite, has urged Christians to reflect the true essence of Easter by showing sacrificial love to fellow citizens and national leaders.
Adegbite gave the charge during the just-concluded Destiny 2026 conference in Lagos, where he stressed that Easter should inspire compassion, unity, and a renewed commitment to nation-building.
He called on believers to demonstrate selfless love in their daily interactions, noting that such values are essential for fostering peace and stability in the country.
The cleric also dismissed growing doomsday predictions about Nigeria’s future, expressing confidence in the nation’s unity and resilience.
“Peace will reign. Every storm shall be subdued,” he said.
The four-day conference, themed “A Time of Refreshing in His Presence,” coincided with the 38th anniversary of Vineyard Christian Ministries Inc.
In his address, the Presiding Bishop of the ministry, Archbishop John Osa-Oni, urged Christians to develop a deeper and more intentional relationship with God.
According to him, knowing God requires commitment and consistency, rather than a casual approach to faith.
“You must be intentional in your desire for the knowledge of God to truly know Him. It is not a casual relationship; it is a commitment to dwell in His presence for refreshing,” he said.
Osa-Oni added that remaining in God’s presence brings rest, joy, preservation, and access to divine strength, enabling believers to remain steadfast even in difficult times.
“When you secure the presence of God, you secure life,” he noted.
Also speaking, the Coordinator of the Lagos State Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria Women Wing, Apostle Josephine Femi-Asiwaju, encouraged Christians to continually seek and abide in God’s presence.
She explained that staying connected to God provides clarity, identity, and comfort, even in moments of weakness.
“Even if your character is faulty and you are weary in life, remain in His presence and abide in Him,” she advised.
